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Personal profile
Biography
Issac graduated from Monash University with both a Bachelor of Engineering and a Doctor in Philosophy degree majoring in mechanical engineering. He was a recipient of the Higher Degree Research (HDR) scholarship. His research focus is on design tools and methodologies for the development of eco-innovative products and processes. Besides innovation, his deeper passion is in developing innovators. In his research on creative pedagogy, he has co-developed an undergraduate subject on leadership and innovation. It is offered at Monash University since year 2014. Issac has over 10 years of industry experience as a certified TRIZ consultant and trainer. To date, he has consulted and trained innovators from diverse industries within South East Asia. His involvement in the startup ecosystem has resulted in the establishment of an incubator and startups with a total valuation of over USD 25 million. He also serves as the Honorary Treasurer at the Malaysia TRIZ Innovation Association (MyTRIZ).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Chair, IEEE Technology and Management Society
1 Feb 2023 → 28 Feb 2025
Honorary Treasurer, Malaysia TRIZ Innovation Association
2015 → …
Research area keywords
- Product Design
- Sustainable Design
- Design Methodology
- TRIZ
- Gerontechnology
- Medical Devices Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Creative Pedagogies
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Improving product ideation among engineering undergraduates using TRIZ and design thinking
Sheng, I. L. S., 2023, 2023 IEEE 12th International Conference on Engineering Education, ICEED 2023. IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 41-43 3 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other
1 Citation (Scopus) -
The effectiveness of TRIZ tools for eco- efficient product design
Lim, I. S. S., 2016, Research and Practice on the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ): Linking Creativity, Engineering and Innovation. Chechurin, L. (ed.). 1st ed. Cham Switzerland: Springer, p. 35-53 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus) -
The practicality of TRIZ based conceptual solutions in solving tombstoning defects during SMD soldering
Lim, I. S. S., Chung, E. C. Y., Tan, K. B. T. & Teoh, K. S., 1 Nov 2015, In: Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 103, p. 123-129 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
8 Citations (Scopus) -
TRIZ methodology for applied chemical engineering: a case study of new product development
Abdul Rahim, Z., Lim Sing Sheng, I. & Nooh, A. B., 1 Nov 2015, In: Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 103, p. 11-24 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
28 Citations (Scopus) -
Eco-efficient product design using theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ) principles
Sheng, I. L. S. & Teoh, K. S., 2010, In: American Journal of Applied Sciences. 7, 6, p. 852 - 858 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
42 Citations (Scopus)